Fake US election video signals sprawling Russian disinformation ops

CNA

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Georgia is one of seven battleground states in Tuesday's U.S. presidential election between Republican former President Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
The Gazette
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The announcement that the video was fake marked a proactive effort by the FBI and other federal agencies—just four days ahead of Tuesday's election—to counter foreign disinformation by addressing it directly rather than allowing it to circulate unchecked.
Newsweek
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The 20-second video in question, which began circulating on the social media platform X on Thursday afternoon, shows someone who describes himself as a Haitian immigrant talking about how he’s intending to vote multiple times in two Georgia counties for Vice President Kamala Harris.
CTV News
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It was the second piece of sophisticated Russian disinformation in a week to gain traction online that falsely asserted voter fraud in a key swing state.
NBC News

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